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  • Election related violence horrible – Akufo-Addo

    President-elect, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has condemned the violence recorded at Techiman and Odododiodoo during the 2020 general elections saying it should not repeat itself again.

    Delivering his victory speech after he was the declared winner, the president said the country must work to avoid the repetition of such events in future

    “I condemn in no uncertain terms the isolated incidents of post-electoral violence in Odododiodio and Techiman that led to a few regrettable deaths. May their souls rest in peace. We must work to avoid the repetition of such events in future.”

    He described the polls as peaceful and credible despite the violence recorded.

    “The orderly, commendable, and peaceful conduct of Ghanaians on election day is to be widely applauded. The high rates of adherence to COVID-19 protocols on the day ensured that the exercise passed off safely.”

    He commended the security agencies saying: “To the security services, who ensured the peace and safety of the process, Ghana will forever be in your debt. Your role has been invaluable in preserving law and order.”

    “And, lastly, but by no means the least, the praise of the nation goes to the media for the extensive coverage provided before, during, and after the conduct of the polls. I also say a big thank you to the domestic and international Election Observer Teams that have been in our country for the period of the election for their concern.”

    Source: rainbowradioonline.com

  • 12-year-old shot dead in Savelugu over results declaration

    An unknown assailant has shot a 12-year-old dead, injured three others in Savelugu.

    This comes after the NDC candidate was declared the winner in the parliamentary race in that constituency.

    The incident occurred Tuesday, December 8, 2020, when NDC supporters stormed the Savelugu township to celebrate the win of their parliamentary candidate elect.

    Divisional Police Command, DSP Twumasi Ankrah, confirmed the shooting incident to Daily Guide.

    According to him, the police were able to retrieve AK47 guns upon their arrival at the scene.

    In the interview, he stated that “When police went to the scene, we retrieved AK47 empty shells.”

    DSP Twumasi Ankrah furthered that the Savelugu police have begun investigations into the matter.

    He, however, urged residents to be cautious to prevent mayhem in Savelugu after the Electoral Commission announces the winner of the presidential race later today.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Election 2020: Police confirms 5 deaths in 3 regions

    The Ghana police has confirmed the death of 5 civilians across the nation between December 7, 2020, and December 9, 2020.

    The five deaths were recorded in the Odododiodio in the Greater Region, Techiman South Constituency in the Bono East Region, and Savelugu Constituency in the Northern Region.

    The Joint Operation centre of the National Election Security Taskforce (NESTF) recorded a total number of 61 electoral and post-electoral nationwide of which 21 are true cases of electoral violence that involved gunshots resulting in the death of 6.

    This is according to a statement released by the Director of Public Affairs, Superintendent of Police, Sheila Kessie Abyaie-Buckman.

    She commended the public for their cooperation with pre-security measures put in place bad executed through the electioneering period.

    She, however, added that the “NESFT deems the incident recorded could have been avoided and therefore condemns their occurrences and promise to investigate each of them”

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Police records few Electoral malpractices

    The Accra Regional Election Security Task Force recorded few cases of electoral malpractices during the December 7 polls.

    They included alleged shooting incidents and multiple voting.

    Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Effia Tenge, who is Head of the Public Affairs Unit, Accra Regional Police Command told the Ghana News Agency in Accra.

    She said the electoral malpractices were recorded in the Odododiodio, Ablekuma Central and Ayawaso East Constituencies.

    Narrating the Odododiodio incident, she said on Monday, December 7, at about 2036 hours whilst the Parliamentary results were trickling in, gunshots were fired into the jubilating crowd from a nearby hotel (Madock).

    She said two persons were pronounced dead as a result of the shooting whiles six others who sustained injuries are currently on admission, recei ving treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.

    On the multiple voting, DSP Tenge said, one Eunice Lartey, 36 and Andrew Kofi Sabah were also arrested at the Trobo Constituency.

    She said a deaf and dumb woman who was arrested for malpractice was later released.

    She said the deaf and dumb woman sent a specimen of a ballot paper to the polling station where she voted and it was mistaken for a genuine ballot paper by other voters at the polling station who caused her arrest.

    DSP Tenge said at the Ablekuma Central Constituency there was another shooting incident when counting was ongoing.

    She said during the compilation of results an Electoral Officer sent a pink sheet outside after entering the collation centre.

    DSP Tenge said the mob seeing her with the pink sheet pounced on her but were swiftly rescued by security officials.

    She said one person, whose name was given as Coca entered the centre and without provocation pulled a gun and shot indiscriminately around.

    She said four persons sustained injuries as a result.

    Source: GNA

  • 2020 Elections: No one has been shot for snatching a ballot box Police

    No person has been shot dead for snatching a ballot box at the Awutu Senya West constituency the Police has denied reports.

    According to DSP Irene Oppong, Central region Police PRO, the young man was attacked by a mob at Obrakyere a town within Awutu Senya West.

    The reason for the attack is not immediately known but there was no gun wounds, DSP Oppong noted.

    She said the man was unconscious and has been sent to the Swedru government hospital for medical care.

    The Police, DSP Oppong noted are waiting for him to gain consciousness and ask him his side of the story.

    Source: Class FM

  • Well escort ballot boxes to collation centres Police

    The Ghana Police Service has dispelled allegations that it will not be escorting all ballot boxes to their collation centres after polls close today at 5pm.

    The National Democratic Congress (NDC) at a press conference in Accra today, Monday, 7 December alleged the police had been given a directive not to escort the ballot boxes to the collation centre.

    The Director of elections for the NDC, Mr Elvis Afriyie Ankrah who described it as unusual called on the Police and the citizenry to follow the ballot boxes.

    But the police in an election security update stated that: “Security personnel will escort all ballot boxes to their collation centres before logging out of their polling station duties.”

    Also, the Police noted that voting is progressing steadily and peacefully across the country.

    The Police said voting has also resumed at places where the process was halted due to rainstorm and reminded all, especially those who have the opportunity to use the mass media space to be mindful of their language use.

    “All allegations of crime and impropriety are being investigated,” the Police statement said adding that “Security personnel have been sent to the Polling Stations where we have observed the absence of security presence.

    Source: Class FM

  • Policeman dies while on election duties at Ahafo Region

    Detective Constable Kwarteng Abebrese Nantwi of Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters Operations in Accra currently on Election Duties at Ahafo Region is dead.

    MyNewsGh.com has confirmed from police sources that he fell sick and was rushed to Hwidiem Government Hospital but was discharged after treatment.

    Earlier today December 7, 2020, he fell unconscious in his room and was rushed back to the same hospital for further treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival.

    His body has since been deposited at same Hospital morgue pending further action while the police administration has notified the immediate family of his unfortunate passing.

    Source: My News GH

  • Election 2020: Man sacked from polling station for parading as a National Security Officer

    A “well-built” young man was escorted out of the premises of Twedease primary school polling center in the Tema East constituency for posing as a National Security Officer.

    The man whose identity is unknown was captured dressed in shorts, a black cap and a pair of yellow sneakers.

    The attention of the young man who appeared “shabby” dressed was drawn to the security personnel on duty and after several questioning, he was asked to leave immediately.

    Prior to the commencement of the polls at that particular polling center, the man was captured guarding the gate and preventing people from entering.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Election 2020: Police arrest cab full of machomen in Fomena

    Police in Fomena has arrested some body-built men at Akrokerri.

    They were onboard a taxi cab when they were arrested.

    Information is still scanty but 3news.com is learning that the arrest occurred around a polling station near the Salvation Army Church in Akrokerri.

    Fomena Constituency is flagged as one of the flashpoints the Ashanti Region.

    More than 17 million Ghanaians are expected to vote in the 2020 general elections.

    https://youtu.be/W6mirMPthzA

    Source: 3 News

  • Ghana Police confirm arrest of a civilian sighted in a police vehicle

    The Ghana Police Service has confirmed the arrest of one Daniel Tibiri Boahen, a civilian sighted driving a Police Nissan pickup vehicle in Sunyani.

    A viral video of the man believed to be the driver of the Member of Parliament for Sunyani West, Ignatius Baffour Awuah has been making rounds on social media.

    According to reports, he was arrested by some youth in the area who were alarmed to see a civilian in a Police vehicle. He has since been handed over to the Sunyani East Municipal Police Station and awaiting investigations.

    A statement by the Ghana Police Service on their Twitter account read: “Sunyani: Police confirm the arrest of one Daniel Tibiri Boahen, a civilian sighted driving a Police Nissan pickup vehicle with registration number GP 3329 on the night of 6th December, 2020 by the youth of Sunyani who handed him over to Police.”

    So far, some constituencies including the Odododiodoo Constituency in the Greater Accra Region have recorded some cases of chaos.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Ajumako Essiam: One arrested after police find gun, military-style equipment in hotel

    One person has been arrested at a hotel in Ajumako Essiam after a gun and military-style equipment were found in a hotel room.

    On the morning of December 12, police acted on intelligence to raid the hotel room in question which was said to have been occupied by three men who checked in a day earlier.

    Only the suspect, Raymond Quarshie, was picked up during the operation.

    A search in the room revealed a Czech-made pistol loaded with seven rounds of ammunition.

    The pistol is said to have been registered in the name of one Dr. Kwabena Dufour.

    Military camouflage attire, military boots, desert boots, three handcuffs, one jackknife, a hood, a mask, military belt, three bulletproof vests, a black muffler among others were also found in the room of the suspect.

    Raymond Quarshie was subsequently brought to the Regional Criminal Investigations Department office at Cape Coast alongside all the items found in the room for investigations to continue.

    Source: citinewsroom

  • Police to maintain a presence at Adaklu Waya till polls day

    Assistant Superintendent of Police, Mr Alex Yeboah, Acting Ho Municipal, has said the Police administration would continue to provide security to the ballot boxes of the Adaklu Constituency until polls day.

    He said the Police would beef up security for the rest of the days till Monday to safeguard the sanctity of the voting materials at Adaklu Waya.

    Mr Yeboah, who disclosed these to the Ghana News Agency, said an agreement was reached between the political parties on Thursday after there was disagreement as to whether to move the boxes to Ho or increase security at Waya.

    He said instead of moving the ballots to Ho for safe-keeping, the decision was to rather beef up security at the current location to avoid raising any suspicions.

    He said, “we do not have any ulterior motive, whether the ballot boxes remain at Waya or move to Ho armoury. Our main function is to protect the sanctity of the ballot till Monday, we believe that’s our mandate.”

    The decision followed escalating tension and suspicion between the leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Adaklu Constituency over how the ballot should be kept safe and protected.

    Mr Yeboah said the development had resulted in some youth congregating at the Waya Police post to prevent the relocation of the ballot boxes.

    Eventually, ASP Yeboah mobilised reinforcement last night to protect the boxes until December 7.

    Source: GNA

  • NDC supporters storm police station over arrest of Tema East parliamentary candidate

    Scores of supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) within the Tema East constituency on Monday night massed up at the Tema Community 11 police station to demand the release of their parliamentary candidate for the area, Nii Ashai Odampten.

    According to information picked up by Citi News, the parliamentary candidate is being held by the police for failing to meet a bail condition he was given by an Accra court on counts of alleged embezzlement while he was Mayor of Tema.

    The incumbent MP, Titus Glover who is being accused as the brain behind the arrest has on several platforms alleged that the former Mayor and parliamentary candidate for Tema East, Ashai Odampten signed a number of shady contracts during his tenure as mayor and called for his arrest.

    However, scores of party faithful last night upon hearing about the detention of their candidate trooped to the community 11 police station to demand his release.

    One of the supporters who spoke to Citi News said the arrest of the aspiring parliamentarian is unlawful.

    “We are here because our incoming MP has been arrested. The work he has done within 3 years is unprecedented. The sitting NPP MP has not been able to do anything close to what Ashai Odampten has done. They cannot just arrest him like that. You have to send him a letter and if he refuses to come, then you arrest him. It is unlawful to just arrest him. We love the man.”

    The party supporters mounted roadblocks in front of the police station and attempted to set some car tyres ablaze to express their anger.

    They also threatened to destroy properties of the NPP in the constituency.

    Source: citinewsroom

  • Police officer involved in accident on Tema Motorway

    Gunnery Sergeant, Edward Agyapong, is reported to have been in a motor accident on the Accra-Tema motorway at about 1:45 pm on Sunday, November 29.

    42-year-old Sgt. Agyapong, who was driving Service Vehicle S/V VW Polo No. 7705 Y, is said to have lost control, veered off the road and ran into a tree by the side of the road close to SIDALCO Ghana Limited.

    Eye-witnesses and passersby immediately rushed to the scene to rescue the unconscious officer from the badly damaged vehicle.

    The officer who had sustained serious injuries from the accident seemed to be unconscious as passersby tried desperately to use various farm and carpentry tools to pull him out of the wreckage.

    He was subsequently rushed to 37 Military Hospital where he was admitted for medical treatment.

    Source: myjoyonline

  • Three in police custody for lacing drinks with Indian hemp

    Three persons, including a 14 year old minor, are in police custody in Tema for allegedly lacing customers’ drinks with Indian hemp.

    The suspects, Jessica Mensah,30 who is the bar operator at Monte Carlo drinking spot in Tema and Charity Yeboah, 30, a bar attendant, as well as a 14-year old minor (name withheld) an errand boy were arrested on Saturday, November 28, 2020 for selling bottles of drinks suspected to be laced with cannabis

    The Tema Regional Police Command Regional Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Inspector, Stella Dede Dzakpasu who confirmed the arrest to Graphic Online, said a total of 668 bottles of drinks of such nature were recovered by the Police.

    She said the police was conducting further investigations into the case and advised the public to be sure of substances they patronise in order not to fall victim to such practices.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Tamale shop owner arrested with firearms, narcotics

    The Northern Regional Unit of the Drugs Law Enforcement Unit (DLEU) under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service (GPS) has arrested a provisions shop operator at Banvim, a suburb of Tamale, for unlawful possession of narcotic drugs and firearms.

    The suspect, Hamza Ziblim, aged 30, who has been detained by the police to assist with further investigations, was arrested based on intelligence gathered by the DLEU to the effect that he was dealing in narcotic drugs, including cannabis and tramadol.

    Exhibits

    The Northern Regional Crime Officer, Superintendent of Police, Mr Bernard Baba Ananga, who briefed the Daily Graphic on the arrest, said a search conducted by personnel of the DLEU during the arrest of the suspect in his shop revealed three empty AK 47 assault rifle magazines concealed in a yellow polythene bag; one silver and brown-coated pistol, make Blow F2 loaded with two live rounds of ammunition (7.65mm) concealed in a black polythene bag.

    He said the police also retrieved a black waist bag containing a black pistol loaded with six live rounds of ammunition (7.65mm), three live BB cartridges and an ammunition packet with 60 live rounds (7.65mm) of ammunition.

    “Also found in the shop were two tablets of Tramadol 120 miligrams (mg),17 tablets of Tramadol 50mg and a quantity of dried leaves suspected to be cannabis, all concealed in a white polythene bag.

    “ Also retrieved was a one-metre long sword,” the regional crime officer added.

    Supt Mr Ananga stated that the suspect claimed ownership of all the exhibits and stated that the silver-coated pistol was supplied to him by one Saddick, while the AK 47 magazines were obtained from one Mohammed in Tamale.

    Arrest

    Supt Mr Ananga said the suspect was arrested on November 24, 2020 around 8:30 p.m. when personnel of the DLEU of the Northern Regional Police Command proceeded to Banvim, a suburb of Tamale, after receiving an intelligence report.

    He said the team met Ziblim at his shop, and provided a search warrant and subsequently found the exhibits. Having failed to provide any legal proof for possessing the items, he was arrested and charged with illegal possession of narcotic drugs and firearms.

    The regional crime officer said the operation by the police was part of efforts to rid the metropolis and entire region of criminal elements.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • IGP commissions elevated Effutu Police Station

    The Winneba District Police Command has been elevated to Divisional Command status and with a call on the personnel to display utmost professionalism, accountability, commitment and to respect the civil populace they serve.

    Mr James Oppong-Boanuh, Inspector-General of Police (IGP) who made the call at a ceremony at Winneba to officially commission a Police Station each at Essuekyir and Ntakofam, also inspected three other police station projects under construction.

    The IGP stated that two additional Police District Commands were created to serve the University Education Winneba (UEW) Communities and the northern part of Effutu Municipality.

    “Effective policing, crime prevention and control, thrive on shared responsibility between the police and the public”, the IGP said.

    He stated that it was imperative for the police to consistently demonstrate impartiality, fairness, respect the civil liberties and human rights of the people and also to avoid all forms of corrupt practices to eliminate bad perception and incessant media backlash in order to build public confidence in them.

    The IGP zipping-Buanuh applauded the Effutu Municipal Assembly and the Mr. Alexander Afenyo-Markin, Member of Parliament for the area, for their relentless commitment and efforts, which saw the early completion of the two edifices.

    He said the projects will support the police service to execute its mandate and also address the security concerns of the ever-increasing population and expansion of socio-economic activities in the area.

    He said the current societal dynamics, the political landscape, social-economic activities, evolution of complex crimes, ever-increasing population and the advancement of information and communication technology demanded the realigning of police operations.

    According to him, recent studies conducted revealed that Effutuman was among the fastest growing communities in Ghana with a number of hospitals, second cycle and tertiary institutions, wide stretch of beach resorts and the Police Command and Staff College and the unique “Aboakyer and Masquerade festivities”.

    It was therefore obvious that security facilities needed to be expanded to prioritize security services to boost the economic development of the area. The Police, he noted, had put comprehensive and concrete security measures in place to ensure that there was peace before, during and after the electioneering process, he added.

    He appealed to people of Effutu to see themselves as one people, bury their personal differences and not allow partisan politics to divide them, saying the election was not war, but a time to contribute their quota for peaceful coexistence.

    Later, Mr Afenyo-Markin presented a set of musical instruments to the Central Regional Police Band stationed in Winneba, five motorbikes, and three Pick-ups to the Winneba police command.

    Mr Thomas Adjei, Baffoe, Deputy Central Regional Minister, Mr John B. Ninson Effutu Municipal Chief Executive and Neenyi Ghartey VII, Paramount Chief of Effutu Traditional Area were among personalities at the event.

    Source: GNA

  • Election 2020: Security agencies to march for peace today

    As parts of efforts to assure the public of their readiness for the upcoming elections, the various security agencies will embark on a nationwide march today, November 26, 2020.

    Code-named TAFIA-LAFIYA, the walk is expected to start at 6 am and end at 12:00 in the afternoon.

    The peace march will further provide assurances to the public, that security is guaranteed and that anything that poses a threat to the peace of the nation will be stamped out.

    As a result of the march, some major roads in Accra and other regional capitals will be closed to traffic within the period.

    The security services comprise the Police Service, the Armed Forces, Prisons Service, National Fire Service; Immigration Service, Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, the National Intelligence Bureau together with the National Ambulance Service.

    The Ghana Police Service in a statement urged the public to cooperate and bear with them.

    “Due to the march, there will be vehicular traffic and diversions on streets of the areas earmarked, at certain times of the morning. However, security personnel will be deployed to manage the traffic and diversions,” a statement from the Ghana Police Service noted. In the Greater Accra Region, for instance, the parade will move on the following routes:

    Route 1: Independence Square Liberation Rd. 37 N1 Weija Kasoa Oboom Road Amasaman Sowutuom N1 37 Giffard Road;

    Route 2: Independence Square Ako Adjei Int Circle Tesano Achimota Pokuase Nsawam Amasaman Aburi Frafraha Madina Legon;

    Route 3: Independence Square Osu La Nungua Lashibi Sakumono Comm19 Spintex Road Tetteh Quarshie East Legon Adjiriganor Ashaley Botwe:

    Route 4: Independence Square Accra Central James Town Agbogbloshie Korle Bu Saprobic Dansoman Kaneshie Circle Nima Adabraka; and

    Route 5: Tema areas: Michel Camp Gbetsele Afienya Dahwenya Tsopoli Ningo Prampram Kpone Tema New Town Ashaiman.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Election security task force should solely be led by Ghana Police Service Adam Bonaa

    Security analyst, Adam Bonaa, has asked the Ghana Police Service to take absolute control of the entire security arrangements in the country ahead of the December polls.

    According to him, this would prevent duplicity in roles of the service men and possible confusion on the election day.

    Addressing the media during an Institute of Security, Safety and Policy Research (ISSPR) press conference on election security, he said; “We entreat the Ghana Police Service headed by the IGP to take full responsibility over the coordination of all other state and allied security agencies charged with the provision of security before, during and after the election…”

    Adding that; “the election security taskforce should be solely led by the Ghana Police Service, to create a congenial atmosphere on the 7th of December.”

    Adam Bonaa further advised that members of the Ghana Armed Forces must not be deployed on the election day, unless under urgent circumstances through an Executive Instrument.

    He also emphasized that none of the military men should be seen loitering around the collation centre or any other polling station in the country as they could heighten insecurity in the country.

    “Members of the Ghana Armed Forces that is the military should not be seen anywhere close to polling and collation centres before, during and after election unless otherwise required by the president through an Executive Instrument,” Adam Bonaa recommended.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Video showing men in armored vehicle are policemen not vigilantes

    The Police Administration has debunked the speculation that some uniformed men in an armoured vehicle are vigilantes.

    “The attention of the Police Administration has been drawn to speculations that a video showing Police Officers seated on the Police Armoured Vehicle with registration number GP 2619 is a video of Vigilante’s.”

    In a press release signed by Superintendent Mrs Sheilla Kessie Abayie-Buckman, Director of Public Relations and sighted at the Ghana Police Service (GPS) website, said the speculations were untrue and the Administration considers them unfortunate.

    It said the persons seen in the video were SWAT officers of the GPS, who were engaged in special operations of a route march in the Upper East Region.

    “The brown uniform and headgear worn by some of them are training apparel,” it added.

    The press release hinted that in view of public enquiries on the police uniforms to be used for this year’s Presidential and Parliamentary Elections, the Inspector-General of Police Mr. James Oppong-Boanuh has directed that all Police Officers wear the traditional police uniforms which are in the colours of blue-black, black and police camouflage; be it office or operational wear with the appropriate headgear for police duties.

    “Plain clothe officers of the Criminal Investigations and Police Intelligence Departments (CID and PID) will however, wear their approved overt and covert uniforms with their ID cards readily available for identification,” it said.

    It stated that “The IGP has further directed that no Police Officer wears a beard, except those who have been advised by medical officers not to have a close shave, supported by “Excused Shaving” document”.

    The public, it advised, should note that any Police Officer who wore any unpermitted clothing for election duties would be engaging in professional misconduct, which is subject to disciplinary proceedings.

    Source: GNA

  • See the uniforms Police Officers will wear on Election Day (PHOTOS)

    The Ghana Police Service has warned its officers who wear unpermitted clothing for election duties on December 7 that they will be subject to disciplinary proceedings.

    The Police in a statement said the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr James Oppong-Boanuh has also directed that no Police Officer wears a beard, except those who have been advised by medical officers not to have a close shave.

    However, plain-clothed officers of the Criminal Investigations and Police Intelligence Departments (CID and PID) will wear their approved overt and covert uniforms with their ID cards readily available for identification.

    The directives from the IGP follow public enquiries on the police uniforms to be used for this year’s Presidential and Parliamentary Elections after a video made the rounds showing Police Officers seated on a Police Armoured Vehicle.

    Speculation on social media suggested that the occupants of the Vehicle were vigilantes but the Police insist the speculations are untrue and unfortunate. 

    “The persons seen in the video are sworn officers of the Ghana Police Service, who were engaged in special operations of a route march in the Upper East region. The brown uniform and headgear worn by some of them are training apparel,” the statement said.

    “In view of public enquiries on the police uniforms to be used for this year’s Presidential and Parliamentary Elections, the Inspector-General of Police Mr. James Oppong-Boanuh has directed that all Police Officers wear the traditional police uniforms which are in the colours of blue-black, black and police camouflage; be it office or operational wear with the appropriate headgear for police duties. Plain clothe officers of the Criminal Investigations and Police Intelligence Departments (CID and PID) will, however, wear their approved overt and covert uniforms with their ID cards readily available for identification.

    “The IGP has further directed that no Police Officer wears a beard, except those who have been advised by medical officers not to have a close shave, supported by “Excused Shaving” document.

    “The public should note that any Police Officer who wears any unpermitted clothing for election duties would be engaging in professional misconduct, which is subject to disciplinary proceedings”.

    Read the entire statement below;

    PRESS RELEASE

    VIDEO SHOWING POLICE ARMOURED VEHICLE GP 2619

    1. The attention of the Police Administration has been drawn to speculations that a video showing Police Officers seated on the Police Armoured Vehicle with registration number GP 2619 is a video of Vigilantes. The speculations are untrue and the Administration considers them unfortunate.

    2. The persons seen in the video are sworn officers of the Ghana Police Service, who were engaged in special operations of a route march in the Upper East region. The brown uniform and headgear worn by some of them are training apparel

    3. In view of public enquiries on the police uniforms to be used for this year’s Presidential and Parliamentary Elections, the Inspector-General of Police Mr. James Oppong-Boanuh has directed that all Police Officers wear the traditional police uniforms which are in the colours of blue-black, black and police camouflage; be it office or operational wear with the appropriate headgear for police duties. Plain clothe officers of the Criminal Investigations and Police Intelligence Departments (CID and PID) will however, wear their approved overt and covert uniforms with their ID cards readily available for identification.

    4. The IGP has further directed that no Police Officer wears a beard, except those who have been advised by medical officers not to have a close shave, supported by “Excused Shaving” document.

    5. The public should note that any Police Officer who wears any unpermitted clothing for election duties would be engaging in professional misconduct, which is subject to disciplinary proceedings.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Show Ghanaians how you dealt with troublemakers in previous elections – Bona to police

    One way the Ghana Police Service can assure Ghanaians of their safety and security during the 2020 elections is by informing the public how it dealt with persons who were arrested for causing trouble in previous elections, Adam Bona, a security analyst has said.

    According to him, the police will earn the trust and confidence of Ghanaians if they educate the public and render account on how they dealt with previous cases.

    “The police should let us know how they previously handled persons who tried to foment trouble during elections. That will be reassuring for us. For instance, recently we saw some young people on social media threatening to cause mayhem during the 2020 elections. We want to hear from the police what exactly they have done or are going to do about it,” he told Citi News.

    His comment follows assurances by the Inspector General of Police James Oppong Boanuh that the police will deal with any individual or group that seeks to foment trouble in the December elections.

    The IGP said that the police will protect voters and all Ghanaians before, during and after the elections.

    “Security will be tightened in order to curb crime before, during, and after the polls,” he said.

    Meanwhile, the police and security agencies have identified 6,178 flashpoints ahead of the 2020 general elections.

    The IGP who made the announcement at a press briefing on Wednesday, November 4, 2020, said that a total of 62,794 security personnel will be deployed.

    The IGP also appealed to politicians, religious leaders, and traditional rulers to advised their followers to follow the laid down procedures.

    “Experience shows that such movements generate confusion and cause disturbances,” he said.

    “The opportunity is already given for their observation through the agents they put at polling stations and coalition centers. Violence does not pay. Electoral related violence will only lead to human suffering and undermine the very country candidates want to lead,” he added.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Results of fingerprints of alleged murderers of Hot FM Finance Manager not ready – Police

    Police say they are yet to receive results of fingerprints of alleged murderers of Nana Ndoli Panin III, Baamuhene of Enchi Kramokrom and Finance Manager of Hot FM.

    Police Inspector John Baidoo said the fingerprints, forwarded to the Ghana Police Forensic Laboratory, would enable the police to ascertain whether or not the fingerprints of the two accused matched those on the exhibits.

    Inspector Baido also told the Kaneshie District Court that the Police was yet to receive a response from the Mampong Herbal Research Centre and the Ghana Standards Authority over the samples of alleged medicine found in a bottle at the crime scene.

    He said so far the Police had received an itemised bill from MTN and on studying it, they noticed that there was a particular number that had been communicating with the deceased from September to October 1, 2020.

    The prosecution said the last time the number called was at 12:25 pm on the day of the incident.

    The Court, presided over by Ms Ama Adomako Kwakye, remanded the accused persons to reappear on November 17.

    The accused persons; Kwame Ofori aka Ogyaba, a 29-year-old pastor of Divine Prayer Camp at Saapeman, and Nana Kwame Kwakye, a 64-year old spiritualist of Asuboi in the Eastern Region, have been charged with conspiracy to commit murder and murder.

    The Court has preserved their pleas.

    The case of the prosecution is that the complainant, Daniel Abeka, is the Assistant Manager of Bobson Hotel, Kaneshie, Accra.

    It said the late Nana Panin, 45, was a Finance Manager at Hot FM in Accra and also Chief of Enchi.

    On October 1, this year, at about 1300 hours, the late Nana Panin, known in private life as Peter Kwabena Antwi, allegedly received a phone call from his spiritual father to meet him at Bobson Hotel at Kaneshie.

    The prosecution said the Nana Panin obliged and drove his Toyota Rav4 with registration number GE 1730-09 from the office to Takoradi Lorry station, where he parked and walked to the Hotel Room 16 to meet his spiritual father.

    On October 2, this year, at 1905 hours, the complainant found the body of the deceased lying in a pool of blood in the hotel room, which was already booked for Antwi to undertake some purification rituals.

    Following the discovery of the body, the prosecution said Police investigations led to the arrest of the accused persons, who for some time now, had been allegedly preparing purification rituals for the late Nana Panin.

    Source: GNA

  • Police deploy officers to Somalia

    The Police Administration has deployed One Hundred and Forty-seven Police Officers drawn from the Formed Police Unit (FPU) to the African Union Peacekeeping Mission (AMISOM) in Somalia on 2nd November, 2020, to assist the local police in maintaining peace and order.

    The Director, International Relations Department, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Mr. Baba Saanid Adamu whilst briefing the officers before their departure, advised them to remain professional in their peacekeeping duties.

    We share with you some pictures on their departure and arrival at Mogadishu the capital of Somalia, enrooted to their final destination at Baidoa.

    Source: Ghana Police Service

  • Search continues for missing Police officer

    Police Personnel and residents of Asuboi and nearby Communities near Suhum in the Eastern Region are continuing the search for a 50-year-old Police officer who has been missing for days.

    Charles Adamu, the Police Inspector who is a driver attached to the Police Hospital in Accra reportedly went missing Friday, October 30, 2020 when he visited his plot of land at the Asuboi area in Ayensuano District.

    His wife reported to the Police that her husband did not return to the house.

    Police investigators went to the scene and found a Police vehicle used by the missing officer parked at the roadside near his plot with the ignition key on.

    Kwaku Afari -former Assemblymember for Asuboi electoral area told Starr News there was public announcement Sunday morning where the youth were mobilized to help Suhum Police search for the missing Police officer.

    The Acting Public Relations Officer of the Eastern Regional Police Command, Sargeant Francis Gomado confirmed the incident to Starr News.

    He urged the public to assist Police search for the missing law enforcer.

    Source: Starr FM

  • Police arrest 3 over Alabar Market robbery incident

    Police in the Ashanti Region have arrested three persons in connection with the robbery incident that took place at the Alabar market.

    The suspects have been identified as Hamza Nuhu, 22; Salifu Iddrisu, 18 and Ali Razak, 18.

    In a post on its Facebook wall, the Ghana Police Service said the arrests were made during the pursuit of the armed robbery gang numbering about seven.

    Giving more details, the post explained that, suspect Hamza Nuhu was shot in the right thigh and is currently on admission at the hospital under police guard.

    The two others, Ali Razak and Salifu Iddrisu have been detained to assist in investigations.

    Meanwhile, Police say they are on a manhunt for four other suspects who are said to be part of the gang that stormed the market and took part in the robbery.

    Source: myjoyonline

  • Charge, prosecute and jail riotous party members & supporters – Kweku Baako tells Police

    Editor-in-Chief of the New Crusading Guide, Kweku Baako Jnr. has frowned on the acts of impunity involving political party members and supporters.

    On Sunday, October 25, 2020, a fight broke out between supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

    The supporters were seen, in a video that has gone viral, hurling stones and other objects against each other.

    They reportedly belonged to the camps of the incumbent Odododiodio MP, Nii Lante Vanderpuiye and the NPP Parliamentary candidate Nii Lante Bannerman.

    Speaking on Wednesday’s edition of ”Kokrokoo” on Peace FM, Kweku Baako called on the Police to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators irrespective of their political party affiliations.

    According to him, the culture where members and supporters belonging to political parties, with specific mention of the NPP and NDC, stir riot and go scot free must end with immediate effect.

    Using the Odododiodio violence as a case study, the seasoned journalist said, ”whether they’re NPP or NDC, charge them. Take them to the law court. Let them face trial and if the evidence is sustained, jail them according to law . . . The arrest, the charging, the prosecution, the conviction and sentence; we need some of those things going forward as a way of helping each other”.

    “I feel we’re weak at the enforcement of the electoral laws and even the national laws. It’s part of the issue that is sowing the seeds for impunity. We have to close our eyes sometimes to the party colors of the perpetrators but arrest them, send them to court, try them and sentence them,” he asserted.

    Source: Peace FM

  • We will provide security for Volta Region – IGP

    Mr James Oppong Boanuh, Inspector General of Police (IGP) has assured the people of the Volta Region that the necessary security would be provided during the upcoming general elections.

    He said hotspots in the Region were being identified, and that more personnel would be deployed ahead of the elections.

    Mr Boanuh gave the assurance when he visited the Region as part of a nationwide tour and said: “Ghanaians should rest assure that we will provide security for Volta Region.”

    He called on the populace to support efforts at maintaining peace before, during, and after the December election and appealed to the voting masses to go to polls “peacefully”, and try to stay away from violence.

    The IGP said the Service was working in close collaboration with other security agencies including the military, which he cited was helping with rapid response in violent situations.

    He also asked that all grievances be directed at the appropriate quarters.

    “You can trust the Ghana Police Service. The security agencies are ready and prepared to deal with any situation.

    We appeal to all to help maintain peace throughout. All grievances must be rooted through authorised legal means,” Mr Boanuh stated.

    The IGP, as part of his tour, had discussions with Dr Archibald Yao Letsa, Volta Regional Minister, and also paid a courtesy call on Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli State.

    He also met with the leadership of the Police Service in the Region and witnessed a stimulation exercise mounted by the Regional Command to exhibit the preparedness of the police in ensuring an incident-free election.

    Source: GNA

  • 2020 polls: Stay away from polling stations Election taskforce to private security firms

    The National Election Security Task Force has warned private security outfits to stay away from polling stations on December 7, 2020.

    According to the Director of Operations at the Ghana Police Service, DCOP Dr. Sayibu Pabi Gariba, only uniformed personnel deployed by the state security agencies will be entertained at the polling stations on election day.

    Speaking at a forum organized by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. Gariba indicated firmly that, election management will be solely handled by EC officials and officers deployed by state security agencies.

    “These duties shall be performed by uniformed personnel of all the security agencies. Anybody who is not in uniform is unauthorised private security agencies are not part of it [election management].”

    The Ghana Police Service has begun training its officers who will be deployed for election-related duties in December 2020.

    The Service will also provide adequate Personal Protective equipment to deployed police officers.

    This is to ensure the safety of all personnel who will be required to work, according to the Service.

    The Inspector-General of Police, James Oppong-Boanuh, together with members of the Police Management Board, has also held a meeting with the leadership of the various political parties to discuss security during the 2020 general elections.

    Source: citinewsroom

  • Dec polls: All polling stations in Ashanti Region declared flashpoints

    The Ashanti Regional Police Command of the Ghana Police Service has revealed that the over 5,190 polling stations in Ashanti Region will be considered flashpoints.

    Regional Police Commander COP Kwasi Mensah Duku buttressed this claim with data from the Small Arms and Light Weapons Commission which revealed over 635 flashpoints in Ashanti Region.

    Speaking on Akoma FMs morning Show GhanAkoma on Monday, October 26, COP Mensah Duku told host Aduanaba Kofi Asante Ennin that “all the polling stations in the region have been flagged as flashpoint areas in the face of security ahead of the general elections”.

    He further stressed that “the security situation in the region is under control, however, there is heightening political tension”.

    Speaking on the recent happenings in the Asawase Constituency involving NDC supporters who nearly took over the Suame Police Station on Saturday, the senior police capo commended the personnel who were on duty at for acting professionally during the heat of the agitation.

    COP Mensah Duku appealed to the general public to go about their normal daily activities but admonished the public to give out information on persons with questionable characters to assist the police flush out miscreants from the society.

    Source: 3News

  • Police officer “accidentally” kills Aqua Safari security guard

    A Lance Corporal with the Akropong Divisional Police Command, Philip Addo, is in police custody after he “accidentally” killed a security guard on duty at the Aqua Safari Resort.

    The incident is said to have occurred on Wednesday, October 21.

    According to a police communique, the officer was on night patrol at the resort when the incident occurred.

    He reported that at the main gate of the resort, he noticed the guard, 30-year-old Stephen Adu, was asleep close by.

    Philip Addo disclosed further that in his attempt to wake the security guard up, his AK 47 service rifle discharged accidentally fatally wounding the security guard on his neck and back left shoulder.

    The security guard was rushed to the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital at Mampong-Akuapim but was pronounced dead on arrival.

    Police visited the scene of the crime at the resort and three empty shells were recovered.

    The body has been sent to the Police Hospital in Accra for autopsy.

    Meanwhile, Philip Addo, who is being treated as a suspect, is in police custody.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Turn yourselves in Police to NDC supporters who stormed Suame police station

    The Ashanti Regional Police Command has advised National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters who besieged the Suame Police Station to report themselves to police.

    The command has given them until 9 am on Monday, October 26.

    The persons stormed the police station on Saturday demanding the release of some of its members who were arrested in a police swoop.

    The command claims the protesting supporters “attacked the Police officers on duty, verbally and physically,” though Citi News is yet to sight evidence to this effect.

    They were also seen “in the video hitting the counter at the Charge Office.”

    In a statement, it notes one Yakubu Tony Aidoo of the NDC after scrutinising video footage from the incident.

    It said they were “seen in the video hitting the counter at the Charge Office.”

    “The Command is therefore, advising the persons involved who besieged the Suame Police Station in their own interest to report to the Regional Police Command latest tomorrow 26th October, 2020 at 0900hrs to assist Police with investigation, without fail,” the statement added.

    The incident occurred after the Ashanti Regional Police Command embarked on a special Police Operation and arrested a number of persons to assist with investigations into recent robberies within the Metropolis.

    The command also acted on intelligence in respect of suspected whose names came up during the investigation and conducted swoops within the Metropolis.

    It was these suspects that were taken to the Suame and Central Police Stations to assist the Police investigation.

    Earlier on Sunday, NDC members also gathered at the Ashanti Regional Police Headquarters to demand the release of 10 party supporters who were picked up in the Asawase Constituency.

    Source: citinewsroom

  • Police officer killed at check point in Central Region

    An on-duty Police officer in the Central Region has died after he was ran over by a truck.

    The 39-year-old Sergeant Salifu Hifzullah stationed at Apam District Police Command was crushed to death at Gomoa Manso Check Point on the Winneba-Cape Coast Highway.

    According the Central Regional Police, the suspect, driver Francis Akese, 50 was in charge of a Samsung Yamouzine Truck, with the registration number CR 319-11 from Mankessim towards Apam with two persons on board.

    Upon reaching a section of the road near Greenfield Police Snap Check Point, the driver refused to stop when signaled and knocked down the officer.

    The Police officer was seriously injured and was rushed to Apam Catholic Hospital but died while receiving treatment.

    Central Regional Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Irene Oppong told the media that, the driver has been detained to assist investigation.

    She said the body of the officer has been moved from Gomoa Apam Catholic Hospital to the Police Hospital morgue.

    Source: Starr FM

  • Police arrest 6 more suspected criminals in 2nd assassination plot against Gender Minister

    Six suspected criminals who allegedly made another assassination attempt on the life of Cynthia Morrison, Agona West MP are in the grips of the Swedru Divisional Police Command.

    Intelligence gathered by the Security in Swedru emerged that the suspects, John Toko, 26; Emmanuel Mensah, 25; Elvis Kwabena Poku, 36; Kwabena Poku, 48; Wahab Saeed, 26, and Kweku Amponsah, 26, were using a Corolla taxi cab with registration number (AS 4534-19) to trail the MP on the Agona Otsenkorang road.

    The MP who doubles as the Gender Minister was on a campaign tour from that town and its adjoining villages, a source at the Divisional Police Command told the GNA.

    The source said the MP and her campaign team suspected the behavior of the occupants in the taxi cab after realising that they were being trailed and reported the matter to the Police.

    According to the source, the alleged criminals had for the past five-days been lodging at a Hotel in Swedru under the pretext of doing galamsey in the area.

    It said, the police mounted surveillance on them at the hotel till they arrived at 9:30 pm on Wednesday and Toko attempted to escape on seeing the police, but was eventually arrested.

    A search was conducted on them and eight mobile phones, NDC ID Card with registration number (41047603 -A), and branch card number (A 151501) were found on Toko who said he was from Amanfi Central Constituency of the Western Region.

    Two Talismen were found on both arms of Saeed, who also had charms on his waist, five rings and green Military vests.

    Source: GNA

  • Ghana Police releases list of election 2020 hotspots

    As part of preparations toward the upcoming December polls, the Ghana Police Service has released a list of some constituencies across the country which are prone to various levels of violence and discrepancies.

    Per details of a statement released by the Ghana Police Service, the areas have been grouped according to districts and the number of probable hotspots in the specific area.

    According to the Police, the areas listed are to be keenly monitored in order to prevent or foil any attempts to cause tension ahead, during, and post elections.

    The areas were also selected in all the 16 regions in the country.

    Ashanti Region came top with 635 identified hotspots including; Offinso North, Asawase, Effiduase/Asokore, Ejura/Sekyedumase, and Bantama as top five.

    In Bono Region, 192 hotspots have been identified with Tain, Jaman South, Banda, and Wenchi as top four.

    Other areas like Bono East and Ahafo regions have been noted to have 118 and 80 hotspots, respectively.

    Meanwhile, leadership of the Ghana Police Service has already given indications that they are up and ready to defend the peace during and after the elections.

    Below is a copy of the statement 

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YhLDSLytgSG3q2hS_mWDgxMixjA2IyM9/view

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • E/R: Worshippers trapped as three-storey church building collapses

    Rescue operations are underway by personnel from the Akim Oda Divisional Police Command, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Ambulance Service, and National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) to save lives of about 20 persons trapped after the collapse of a 3-storey building at Akyem Batabi in the Asene Manso Akroso District of the Eastern Region.

    The storey building Church of Prosperity which belongs to Prophet Akoa Isaac came down around 2pm on Tuesday afternoon when some members of the church were resting in the building after a prayer session.

    Citi News sources noted that about 30 people have so far escaped with one person confirmed dead while several others are till trapped in the debris.

    One of the survivors said, “My father called me to come and pray here through his friend. After the prayers, the rest said they are having fasting. So I went there to inform him that I am about to leave. So when I got there, all of a sudden, the building started falling down so everyone around started running from there. I almost got trapped in but I had to run as fast I could.”

    “We were resting in the church so whilst resting there, we heard portions of the building coming down. We were over 60 in the building. 12 of the persons are currently trapped in it,” another survivor said.

    Source: citinewsroom

  • Dec polls: Live up to expectation IGP to Police

    The Inspector-General of Police, Mr James Oppong-Boanuh, has urged Police Officers and officers from other security services who will partake in election security for December 2020 to live up to the expectation of Ghanaians and the global community.

    “Ladies and gentlemen we are duty bearers. Our duties are governed by law. When discharged effectively, the people we serve would definitely be happy with us. Let us live up to the expectation of the people,” Mr Oppong-Boanuh said.

    The IGP made this counsel when he met with Police Officers in the Ahafo region, on 14th October 2020 when he inspected the operational capability of the Ahafo Regional Police Command, and their readiness for the upcoming elections.

    The Ahafo Regional Police Commander, DCOP Mr Ernest Kwabena Owusu briefed the IGP on the state of capability of the Police.

    Simulations exercises were also undertaken to demonstrate preparedness of the officers.

    Source: Class FM

  • V/R: Gbefi residents allegedly attack Kpando police officers; free suspect

    Residents of Gbefi in the Kpando Municipality of the Volta Region have allegedly attacked police officers from the Kpando Command and freed a suspect who was arrested to assist in investigations in a threat of murder case.

    The incident according to Citi News sources allegedly occurred in the presence of the Chief of the area, DSP Hilarious Avornyo who doubles as the Commander of the Anfoega District of the Ghana Police Service.

    According to Citi News Sources in the area, an indigene of Gbefi who is a resident abroad reported to the police on Sunday morning about a threat of murder made on his life by the Asafoatse [Asafoatse Agulo] of Gbefi over a piece of land which the complainant claimed was being used for the cultivation of marijuana.

    Eight police officers from the Kpando command who managed to arrest the suspect after giving him a hot chase were allegedly attacked by residents numbering about 400.

    The mob allegedly attacked the police officers and seized a Tecno phone belonging to one of the officers.

    The residents also forcefully took custody of the suspect who was handcuffed by the police officers.

    DSP Avornyo told Citi News he was at the scene but will only speak to the media with authorization from the Volta Regional Police Command.

    Source: citinewsroom

  • Robbers attack bank – Unspecified amount stolen

    A group of armed robbers stormed a bank at Lashibi near Accra at dawn yesterday, cut through the wall to gain access to the vault and made away with an unspecified amount of money.

    Two suspects identified by the police as Prince Ankrah and Albert Buckson, who were found in a parked taxi with the engine running few metres from the scene, were arrested and are assisting the police in their investigations.

    Three private security details who were on duty at the time of the robbery were also picked up by the police, and had been in custody assisting in investigations.

    The Accra Regional Police Command also retrieved two pump action guns with 100 rounds of AK 47 ammunition.

    Attack

    According to the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Accra Regional Police Command, Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Mrs Effia Tenge, around 2 a.m. yesterday, some unidentified armed men numbering about six attacked and robbed the bank.

    The regional police PRO said the robbers fired into the vault lock, chiselled the wall to the vault to gain access and stole an unspecified amount of money.

    DSP Tenge said the gunshots attracted the attention of a police patrol team which quickly moved in that direction.
    The robbers, realising the police were fast approaching the scene, managed to escape amid firing.

    A search conducted at the scene by the police led to the retrieval of an electric cutter, a chisel, a harmer, 11 live 9mm ammunition, and 1 round of spent ammunition.

    The PRO said an extension of the police search within the enclave led to the arrest of Ankrah and Buckson who were suspected to be on surveillance linked to the robbery.

    Patrol teams

    She said reinforcement patrol teams to the robbery scene also intercepted an Uranus bus suspected to be linked to the same robbery but its occupants, on seeing the police, managed to escape.

    DSP Tenge said it was in the Uranus bus that the police retrieved the two pump action guns and the 100 rounds of live AK47 ammunition.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • 13 Arrested over Saboba killing

    The police in the Northern Region have arrested 13 persons over disturbances, including the killing of one person, during a peace mediation committee meeting at Sanguli-Labaldo in the Saboba District on October 8, 2020.

    They include Danaa Nyogma, 25, described as the key suspect who shot and killed Francis Nyaful when some gunmen attacked the mediation meeting at the EP Church at Sanguli-Labaldo.

    Others are James Bafii Kojo, 81; Kpawui Namparibu, 41; Ntedo Unadum,37; Tiyajawam Kolatim, 57; Kanabe Npuan, 27; Waajah Maakpen, 55, and John Ntiche, 50.

    The rest are Nakojah Nampari, 17; Simon Kpawul, 29; Ngbayorin Gnakpuri, 66; Kanabi Njobi, 20, and Nakoja Naja, 25.

    Police confirm

    The Northern Regional Police Crime Officer, Superintendent Bernard Baba Ananga, told the Daily Graphic that the suspects had been put before the Yendi Circuit Court.

    He said their pleas were not taken, and were remanded into police custody to reappear on October 28, 2020.

    Supt Ananga said investigations were ongoing, and upon conclusion, the docket would be forwarded to the Attorney- General’s (A-G) Department for advice and prosecution.

    Background

    On Saturday, October 9, 2020, the Daily Graphic reported that the Northern Regional Police Command was on the heels of gunmen who stormed a peace and mediation committee meeting at Sanguli-Labaldo, killing one person and injuring another.

    The meeting was to foster peace in hotspots in the Saboba District.

    The men, who were armed with guns, bows and arrows, attacked members of the mediation committee, and in the process Nyaful sustained gunshot wounds.

    Francis, however, passed away while on admission, and his body was deposited at the Yendi Government Hospital morgue for autopsy.

    Supt Ananga said Nyogma was identified as the one who allegedly shot Nyaful during the attack.

    He said a police patrol team was deployed to the community to ensure that there was law and order, while efforts were made to arrest the perpetrators.

    Source: Grapic.com.gh

  • Policeman arrested for acquiring gun license for suspected thief in custody

    A policeman who allegedly aided a suspected thief currently standing trial for stealing and possessing fire arms to illegally acquire a gun license has been arrested.

    Inspector Felix Gbekle, who is the station officer of the Nalerigu Police Station has since been interdicted by the North East Regional Police Command.

    He is said to have facilitated the registration process of a firearm which was an exhibit in police custody for the suspected thief whose case is still on trial at the Nalerigu District Court.

    Graphic Online’s Mohammed Fugu reported that the North East Regional Police Commander, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP), Mr Kwadwo Antwi Tabi briefed the media about the incident.

    He said the police inspector has been charged with abetment of crime and would be prosecuted.

    Inspector Gbeklee was currently in police custody.

    He was interrogated last month [September] at the Regional Police Command where he admitted to helping the suspect to procure the license at the Tesano Divisional Police Command where he was formerly stationed.

    He explained that one Adam Musah was arrested for allegedly stealing a motorbike in August this year.

    Upon a search in his house, the police found an unregistered pump action gun.

    Musah was then charged with possession of an unregistered firearm and stealing, and was subsequently arraigned before the Nalerigu District Court.

    During trial, Musah produced a license for the gun, but the police prosecutors became suspicious and prayed the court for more time to enable them examine the license and conduct further investigations.

    DCOP Tabi added that it was during the investigations that the prosecutors discovered that Inspector Gbekle facilitated the gun license process for Adam Musah.

    He explained further that Inspector  Gbekle allegedly  took pictures of the gun and sent it to his colleague at the Formed Police Unit (FPU) of the Tesano Divisional Police Command in Accra where he worked previously to facilitate the process.

    When this act was detected and he was further interrogated, Inspector Felix Gbekle admitted doing that.

    He was subsequently interdicted and arrested under regulation 105 of the Police Service Regulations, 2012 C.I. 76, while a criminal charge has been leveled against him.

    The police commander assured the public that the accused Inspector Felix Gbekle would not be shielded, but would be prosecuted to serve as deterrent to others and restore public confidence in the police.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Murder of Ekow Quansah Hayford: Late MP’s mobile phone found

    Information rife indicates that five people have been arrested in connection with the killing of the Member of Parliament (MP) for Mfantseman constituency, Ekow Quansah Hayford.

    In a post on Twitter, the Ghana Police Service said, those arrested are being taken through lawful police procedures.

    “…They are being taken through lawful Police procedures. Further updates will be given in due time,” the post indicated.

    Late MP’s mobile phone found:

    Further information gathered by Peace FM Ashanti Regional correspondent, Samson K. Nyamekye indicates that three of the suspects were arrested in the Central Region and two in the Ashanti Region.

    One of the suspects according to the report, had in his possession the mobile phone of the deceased MP.

    Listen to the report in the video below:

    Background

    The Member of Parliament was shot dead by alleged armed robbers on the Abeadze DominaseAbeadze DuadziMankessim Road while returning from a campaign trip.

    Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), James Oppong-Boanuh has placed a ¢20,000 bounty on the killers of the incumbent MP for Mfantseman Constituency.

    Source: Peace FM

  • Boy, 14, cooked kidnap story to avoid punishment Police

    On October 12, 2020, it was reported that a 14-year-old teenager was allegedly kidnapped by some unidentified men in Area 52 in Ho on Friday.

    The victim, (name withheld) narrated that he was kidnapped when he stepped out of his house to pass urine.

    He claimed that when he was taken to an unknown location, because he was blindfolded, he only heard a voice rejecting his gender.

    According to him, it was for this reason he was abandoned in a sack around a popular pub called Mirage in Ho.

    However, this story turned out to be false.

    According to the police, the 14-year-old cooked up the story to avoid punishment from his parents for staying out long to play.

    Ho Municipal Police Commander, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Alexander Yeboah, said the boy confessed to the police that he connived with his friend to avoid punishment at home after he left home at about 9:30 am and returned after 4:30 pm.

    According to the GNA report, the police said the victims in the matter were juveniles thus the Police would review a corresponding punishment for such incidents.

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • Mfantseman shooting: Akufo-Addo charges IGP to apprehend killers of MP at all cost

    President Akufo-Addo has charged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure that the killers of late Mfantseman MP are apprehended.

    He said the murder of Ekow Quansah Hayford, “is a big blow to me and this is why I have made it known to the IGP that if nothing is done about this particular matter, what will happen will happen.”

    The President said this during his visit to the bereaved family where he noted that the unfortunate occurrence is a test case for IGP, James Oppong-Boanuh.https://cdn.jwplayer.com/players/GOnvR46E-bOZsmy48.html

    Mr Quansah Hayford was shot by persons believed to be highway robbers in the early hours of October 9, on the Abeadze Dominase Abeadze Duadzi Mankessim Road on his return from a campaign trip.

    Nana Akufo-Addo announced that government will assume the responsibility of catering for the widow and her children.

    He added that the family will also be supported in giving the late MP a befitting burial.

    Meanwhile, the IGP has placed a ¢20,000 bounty on the heads of the killers of the late MP.

    In a statement issued by the Public Relations Directorate of the Police Service and signed by Supt. of Police, Sheila Kesse Abayie-Buckman, the Service said the money will only be given for credible information that will lead to the arrest of the perpetrators.

    Source: myjoyonline

  • Missing police officer dies in motor accident at Adenta

    A police officer who reportedly got missing late last week has been declared dead after he got involved in an accident, the Ghana Police Service has said.

    This comes after images of the late G/Cpl Emmanuel Ashinyo were widely shared online by his family and friends who had launched a desperate appeal to find him.

    Director of the Public Affairs Unit of the Greater Accra Regional Police Command, DSP Effia Tenge tells Dailymailgh.com that investigations started after an official complaint was filed by the family of the late officer.

    She confirmed that Ashinyo was among victims of an accident that occurred at RITZ Junction, near Adenta in Accra, involving a taxi cab and a motorbike he was riding on Friday, October 2.

    The deceased was rushed to 37 Military Hospital for treatment but was pronounced dead on arrival, DSP Tenge told Dailymailgh.com in a terse message.

    His body had been deposited at the same hospital morgue for preservation and autopsy after his father readily identified his son, who until his death, was stationed at NPD Headquarters in Accra.

    It still remains unclear whether the officer was on duty when the incident occurred.

    Source: Daily Mail

  • Remain calm – Police to family and constituents of Ekow Quansah

    The Ghana Police Service has called on the family of the murdered Member of Parliament for Mfantseman Constituency, Ekow Quansah Hayford, to remain calm as some specialized investigators from the Homicide unit and Anti-armed robbery units of the CID Headquarters have been dispatched to probe the case.

    In a statement signed by the Director of Police Public Affairs, Superintendent Sheila Kessie Abayie-Buckman, the service called on the general public and constituents to support the police in the investigations while they remain calm.

    The IGP has also offered an amount of GH¢20,000 as reward to any person who “gives credible information that will lead to the arrest of the perpetrators.”

    The Member of Parliament for Mfantseman Constituency, Ekow Quansah Hayford, was shot by suspected armed robbers on the Abeadze DominaseAbeadze DuadziMankessim road when returning from a campaign trip on Friday October 9, 2020 around 1:00 am.

    Meanwhile, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed utter shock at the murder of the MP.

    “I am shocked and saddened by the news of the murder of the Member of Parliament for Mfantseman, Hon. Ekow Kwansa Hayford, by suspected armed robbers in the early hours of this morning…,” he stated in a Facebook post barely 24hours after the incident.

    The president, while consoling the bereaved family and constituents called on the appropriate security agencies to, as a matter of urgency, see to the arrest of the perpetrator of the gruesome murder.

    Below is the statement of the Ghana Police Service;

    Source: www.ghanaweb.com

  • 59 suspected Volta secessionists remanded, one arrested

    The Ghana Police Service says 59 suspects including two females have been remanded by the court since the first attacks in the Volta Region on Friday, September 25, by secessionists.

    Additionally, one person who was on the police wanted list for attacking the Aveyime Police Station has also been arrested.

    According to the police, he was arrested at Adzasika near Mafi Kumase in the Volta Region on October 5.

    The suspect led police to a bush where he dug out firearms and ammunition he stole during the attack on the police station.How police retrieved firearms from Western Togoland secessionists”https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.415.1_en.html#goog_108591774Volume 90% 

    This follows a simultaneous attack was launched by a secessionist group on two Police stations in Aveyime and Mepe as part of their activities to claim parts of the Volta Region as Western Togoland.

    Subsequently, another group attacked the Ho STC yard and burnt two out of 11 buses parked in the yard.

    The police have urged calm and have assured Ghanaians that they have the situation under control.

    Meanwhile, government says secessionist groups and their activities will not be tolerated in the country despite suggestions to deal amicably with them.

    Source: myjoyonline

  • How police guns were retrieved from ‘Western Togolanders’ [VIDEO]

    A video of how the police retrieved weapons stolen by some suspected Western Togoland secession campaigners in a recent attack has emerged.

    The weapons were stolen by some men believed to be members of the Western Togoland secession group during an attack on the Aveyime and Mepe Police Stations in the North Tongu District of the Volta Region.

    The armed men, simultaneously took over both police stations, overpowered the police officers, and and stole the weapons which were in the armory.

    The Ghana Police Service, in giving an update on the matter indicated that the stolen weapons were retrieved on Friday, September 25, 2020.

    “The vehicles, weapons and other items seized or stolen by the “elements” on Friday 25th September 2020 have also been retrieved.”

    The Police reiterated that they were in control of the situation and that life had returned to normal in the affected regions.

    “Security agencies wish to reiterate that adequate security is on the ground in the affected areas in the Volta, Oti and Eastern regions and all other parts of the country. Life has returned to normal as residents are going about their daily activities without fear of insecurity,” part of the statement reads.

    They also indicated that thirty-one persons in connection to the disturbances have been arrested have been provisionally charged and presented in court for allocation.

    “The general public is being assured to remain calm as security agencies will continue to count on their assistance to arrest all perpetrators to face the law,” the statement added.

    Source: Graphic.com.gh

  • Youll be kicked out if your aim is to make quick cash – COP Kofi Boakye warns recruits

    The Director-General in charge of Legal and Prosecution of the Ghana Police Service, COP Nathan Kofi Boakye, has cautioned newly-recruited police personnel against seeking to use the service as a moneymaking opportunity, stressing that the police system will expose and cast them out if they do so.

    COP Boakye told them that rather than engage in conduct that opens the service to ridicule and dishonour, they must endeavour to comport themselves well so as to gain the respect and trust of the public.

    Speaking at the passing out of newly recruited police officers in Accra recently, COP Boakye likened the police service to a money counting machine that automatically rejects bad notes and cast them out.

    “Within these months of training, I have no doubt that you have been thought, coached and mentored with all that can make you efficient police officers and you cannot afford to deviate from it.

    “The police systems work like the money counting machine, it accepts grooms and maintains you if you are genuine and rejects and casts you off if you are a counterfeit. It would expose you if you allow personal feelings, animosity or friendship and political affiliation to affect your official conduct. The system will reject you if you dare desire for instant gratification,” he emphasized.

    The training of the new recruits, he noted, was timely given that the nation is preparing for the December 7, 2020 elections, which will require the deployment of police personnel across the country.

    He then used the opportunity to advise the youth against allowing themselves to be used as agents of violence in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections.

    The Police Academy for the first time in history successfully trained and graduated recruits from three cadet officers courses within two and half years.

    Many in-service training courses have also been organised for personnel in the Service.

    In all, 1, 183 recruits would pass out: 352 from Accra; 372 from Pwalugu; 158 from Ho; 188 from Kumasi and 113 from Koforidua.

    Source: My News GH

  • Police Inspector arrested for seeking to cover up crime

    A station officer, at Nalerigu Police Station in the North East Region, has been apprehended and detained, for allegedly “abetting a criminal offence” of an accused person.

    The suspect, Inspector Felix Gbekle, formerly with Formed Police Unit (FPU) was said to have secretly and illegally took photographs of a firearm, whilst still an exhibit in police custody and then facilitated registration licence of the firearm for an accused currently undergoing trial for stealing.

    His action, according to the police was to consolidate the accused defence against the State, so that the accused can win the case and free himself from the criminal charges leveled against him.

    A cable message by the police, intercepted by The Herald, said, “on 28/09/20 at about 1800hrs, the North East Regional Police Command ordered the arrest of the Nalerigu Station Officer, Inspr. Felix Gbekle, for the offence of aiding and abetting a criminal offence namely illegal possession of firearm.”

    According to the police, “On 03/08/2020, the Nalerigu Police started investigations on one Adam Musah (accused) for the offence of stealing. In the course of the investigations, an unlicensed 12 Bore SB Automatic gun(pump action) with ID No. Huglu GX-812-18A4277, was retrieved from accused’s place of abode and he was charged accordingly and put before the Nalerigu District Court for possessing firearm without lawful authority and also for stealing which trial is ongoing.”

    It said, “During the trial, the accused sprung a surprise by pulling out a photocopied document dated 17/08/20 purporting same to be his licence to bear same firearm which he claimed to have obtained from the Tesano Divisional Police. Prosecution therefore asked for time to run checks on the said document.”

    However, it explained that, “The checks from the Tesano Police indicated that indeed, the said licence emanated from the said outfit and it was documented on 17 &18/08/2020 for and on behalf of Accused Adam Musah. Further checks revealed that obtaining the said licence was facilitated by the station officer Inspr. Felix Gbekle for the accused whilst the firearm was still in the custody of the Police to consolidate the accused’s defence against the Police/The State so he can free himself from the charges leveled against him.”

    It further added that, “The Inspector took photographs of the firearm whilst it was still an exhibit in police custody, forwarded same to a colleague of his at his former Unit- FPU and pushed for the registration of same for and on behalf of the accused person”.

    “On 28/09/2020, Inspr. Felix Gbekle, was interrogated by the Regional Police Command and he admitted having taken the photographs and forwarded same to his colleague one Amoah, in order to know the name of the weapon. His arrest was subsequently directed and he is presently being detained,” the cable message concluded.

    Source: The Herald